graceless
graceless · more graceless · most graceless
незграбний
неуклюжий, неловкий, грубый
plump, klobig, ungeschickt
Without graceWithout grace.
/ˈɡɹeɪsləs/
» She made a graceless exit from the meeting after realizing her presentation had critical errors.
Meaning
4 sensesWithout grace.
lacking grace; clumsy
Lacking gracefulness.
lacking graciousness
Without the grace of God.
(archaic)Unfortunate.
Examples
4 sentencesShe made a graceless exit from the meeting after realizing her presentation had critical errors.
The graceless lummox stumbled into the room, knocking over a lamp on his way in.
The rookie dancer's movements, though energetic, were still a bit graceless compared to the seasoned veterans'.
His attempt at a formal bow was so graceless that he nearly stumbled over his own feet.
Origin
From Middle English graceles; equivalent to grace + -less.From Middle English graceles; equivalent to grace + -less.
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Forms
more graceless, most graceless| Comparative | more graceless Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most graceless Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- lacking grace; clumsy:ungraceful
- lacking social polish:gaucheunpolished
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsRelatedgracelessness
Derivedgracelessly
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form